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This is a fixed-term post for 12 months, aligned with current service needs and evolving operational priorities. It offers an excellent opportunity to provide leadership continuity during a period of departmental planning and review.
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced individual to take on the role of Lead Superintendent Radiographer for the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) and South Sites, within the Radiology Care Group at King’s College Hospital.
The post holder will provide senior leadership and operational management across radiology services, working closely with the Radiology Triumvirate, Modality and Site Superintendents, and Clinical Leads. They will oversee radiography staff to ensure high-quality, responsive, and innovative services that meet clinical and performance standards. As a member of the Radiology Management Team, they will contribute to the department’s strategic direction and lead on areas such as workforce planning, service delivery, business development, incident investigations, and Trust-level projects.
We welcome flexible working applications. However, the role requires on-site presence at least 80% of the time to ensure visible leadership and direct staff support.
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for Radiology services across PRUH and South Sites.
- Work collaboratively with the Radiology Triumvirate, Modality and Site Superintendents, Clinical Leads, and the wider management team.
- Bring extensive clinical experience in at least two modalities to support safe, high-quality care and strong clinical governance.
- Oversee service delivery, workforce planning, and operational policies in line with Trust and national standards.
- Lead service improvement initiatives, including 7-day working and workforce development.
- Manage delegated budgets and support financial planning, including business cases and capital bids.
- Monitor performance against KPIs and national targets, driving service improvement.
- Lead investigations into incidents and complaints, ensuring learning is shared and embedded.
- Oversee audits, compliance processes, and national accreditation requirements.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional development.
- Support staff training, mentorship, appraisals, and engagement with professional networks.
- Build effective relationships with external stakeholders including NHS England, South East London ICB, CQC, HEIs, Primary Care, and other Acute Trusts.
- Ensure compliance with infection control, safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection regulations.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mark Allen Job title: Head of Imaging Services Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 020 3299 3384
Tayla Redmond
PA to Head of Imaging Services
020 3299 4164
